Families 'gutted' as Winter Wonderland Manchester won't be happening this Christmas

An alcoholic who lost his wife and kids after he tried to burn down his dream family home that he had built was hit with the sudden realisation of what he had done while sitting alone in a prison cell, accompanied by a heavy hangover.

With the temperatures lowering and the cost of living still soaring, many households have been looking for alternative means of keeping warm without having to pop on the central heating.

Manchester United have defended their policy of paying out annual dividends to shareholders after being questioned on the approach by supporters.

A mum claims she was forced to sleep on a ‘piece of wood’ while on a £4,000 nightmare holiday in Turkey.

Come all ye faithful, as Manchester's famous Bridgewater Hall gets ready to host the events of the season once again. Raymond Gubbay's fantastic Christmas festival offers an unbeatable line-up that the whole family can enjoy.

Council bosses are to use nearly £2 million of government cash to pay for food vouchers during school holidays.

As the autumn sun spills through Levenshulme Old Library's lofty windows, an empty room is set aside to provide a comfort that is in short supply - warmth.

A couple who run a ghost hunting business have been dubbed the 'real-life Addams family ' after claiming their children can 'see dead people'.

Manchester City footballer Bernardo Silva has welcomed a “new family member” with his girlfriend Ines Degener Tomaz.

A primary school which runs a foodbank for struggling families has issued a heartbreaking plea.

Fashion giant New Look has been praised by shoppers for selling a £59 winter jacket that you can wear year in, year out. New Look's Black Leather-Look Faux Fur Lined Aviator Jacket is a classic style that never goes out of fashion.

Mayor Andy Burnham has said people need to 'cut Manchester City Council some slack' over their decision to axe the city's Bonfire Night celebrations due to 'escalating costs'.

Erik ten Hag has suggested that he sees Victor Lindelof as an ideal option to use on the left-side of defence despite signing Lisandro Martinez to play there in the summer.

Great American Family has officially announced their movie lineup for their upcoming Great American Christmas event.

Pep Guardiola isn't thinking about the World Cup when he comes to Manchester City selection decisions, despite the presence of the tournament throwing uncertainty into this season's calendar.

The heartbroken family of a Sikh leader who was left for dead after being attacked in the Northern Quarter said that the assault has 'left an ever bleeding wound' on their hearts. Avtar Singh, 62, suffered life-changing brain injuries after being knocked out by stranger Claudio Campos, in Tib Street, on June 23.

A family man who was leading a double life as a drug ‘broker’ months after being released from prison had his secret uncovered when police cracked encrypted messages. Joseph McCormick, 41, acting under the username ‘Butternoon’ organised the buying and selling of 16 kilos of class A drugs.